Natural Disasters

A long period with little or no rain

A sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, caused by the shifting of earth's tectonic plates

When huge areas of woodland are alight, often caused by someone carelessly throwing a cigarette from a car

When an area of land which is usually dry becomes covered in water, often forcing people to leave their homes

Very strong circular winds which suck things up into them

A large mountain which erupts from time to time and sends rocks and smoke up into the air

A huge wave which appears after an earthquake in the ocean

When a lot of snow slides from the mountain at high speed

When soil, rocks and/or mud falls down the side of a hill or mountain